Inside Thuja Island.

There is a dense forest on the mountainside, beside a gurgling stream.

Lin Mo and Ma Yuande stood side by side, looking down the mountain.

The lush mountain forest is like a green sea. The mountain wind blows, setting off waves, and finally connects with the blue lake reflecting the blue sky and white clouds.

Ma Yuande is a Confucian scholar, but he is also a martial artist, and his martial arts has reached the level of a master. Therefore, he has a tall and straight figure, with a tiger's back and a monkey's waist. He is one meter nine, nearly two meters tall.

He has a calm and elegant temperament, coupled with the vicissitudes of life on his face, he tells a story at first glance.

Perhaps this strange temperament is also related to the special skills he practices.

After all, as far as Lin Mo knew, the skills taught by his master were very special and completely different from ordinary inheritance.

Lin Mo looked back from a short distance away and sighed softly:

"I trust you from the sea. I thought something bad would happen to you, but I didn't expect everything to be fine. It seems that the four-pillar qi-gazing technique learned by your master Yuande can indeed predict good and bad luck."

Ma Yuande smiled bitterly upon hearing this.

"In Jiuzhou, Chi County, even if you are in the Taoist sect, you will not dare to predict good luck or bad luck. You can only rely on the power of the sky and calculate the power of people. If you are not careful, the hexagram will be exhausted and people will be injured.

Looking at the four pillars is not to calculate good or bad luck, but to measure the aura of heaven and earth.

If it weren't for the formation of the Seven Seas Alliance some time ago, the continuous big moves, and the subsequent confrontation with the South China Sea Alliance, people from Yizhou might have come long ago. Now that the situation is gradually stabilizing, maybe..."

"Yizhou." Lin Mo was silent, "Speaking of which, I have never been to areas other than Huaizhou. Among the nine states, I heard that Taihuaiyu and three states are barren. What is going on?"

Within the nine states of Chi County, each state has a large sect gate like the Lingtai Sect, which suppresses one party and enjoys all the supplies and nourishment under it.

However, due to geographical reasons, the state is poor and the sects are naturally strong and weak.

A strong one such as Fomai Landuo Temple in Yizhou directly suppresses the fate of a state. With the power of one temple, it can suppress the Ten Thousand Bone Forest in Yizhou, making it as solid as gold.

Even the branch of the temple, Xiaowanfo Temple, has spread far and wide, with strong people like clouds.

The weak ones, such as the Yuzhou Qingtian Temple and the Vajra Bandits, only have one or two big cats and kittens, and their status in the state is not stable. As for the boundary, they are even unable to guard it.

This is similar to the result of uneven distribution of martial arts resources in previous lives.

Now Qihai borders Yizhou, and Ma Yuande also has connections there, so he naturally wants to know about it in advance.

"Yizhou, Yizhou has a vast territory, with famous mountains and rivers, as well as fertile plains. It is close to the sea and has developed maritime transportation, so it is very rich. The result of this wealth is the prosperity of martial arts and the contention of a hundred schools of thought."

Ma Yuande sighed and said somewhat sadly.

He recalled all the wonderful experiences in the past, but as time passed, the more beautiful the memories, the more heart-wrenching they were.

“The most important reason for the prosperity of Yizhou’s martial arts is actually that within it, such as the Landa Temple, the inheritance of martial arts has never been interrupted.

Eight hundred years ago, when Taizu of Zhou Dynasty plowed the nine states, he also came here to transport them. At that time, he sent eighteen stick monks to defect to him. They were regarded as the forerunners of the king. After establishing the kingdom of Zuo, they enjoyed peace in the state and attracted many forces to settle down. Over time,

, martial arts will naturally become more prosperous."

"Is this a different kind of competition?" Lin Mo muttered to himself.

As the forces are mixed, everything naturally requires competition, and with the top forces suppressing and maintaining order, there will not be a situation where the big fish takes all the small fish. Over time, the whole body will naturally become stronger.

Of course, this is also the reason why Yang Chao appears.

Otherwise, if we continue to compete without sufficient resources, it will only be a vicious cycle.

"In Kyushu, except for Wangjing, where the strongest Zhou family lives, Yizhou should be ranked second."

Speaking of this, Ma Yuande was also somewhat proud in his words.

"Ranked second, he is indeed an outstanding person. It is no wonder that he can confront the Seven Seas Alliance in Jiao County." Lin Mo was slightly solemn.

To know the overall power of Qihai, we should really benchmark it against Kyushu.

Of course, in fact, the two cannot be equated, but at least they are equivalent to the superposition of several states.

Just the number of true kings is plural.

However, Yizhou was able to maintain a stalemate with the Seven Seas Alliance for a long time. Even with the support of Dazhou behind it, it is clear that it is fierce and powerful.

"That will force you to go far away from Qihai. Does that teacher seem to have some power?" Lin Mo asked.

"Teacher...Teacher does have a wide range of friends, and when he co-authored the Tianyan Huangying Theory with the Cabinet Office bachelor, the man known as Huang Longshi,

He sought to use the new law of heaven to establish his reputation and opened a new martial arts in Pingchi County. After gaining such a great reputation, his reputation spread to Kyushu... There are no ordinary people who come and go, and they are all true kings when they talk and laugh..." When Ma Yuande said this, his face showed vicissitudes of life. There was a miserable look on his face, very sad and desolate.

"The Theory of Tianyan Huang Ying? Is it the thing you perfected after you? Can this thing also make a statement, and even make meritorious deeds?" Lin Mo was a little surprised.

In his opinion, this kind of theoretical talk would be respected in a world without martial arts, but in Chi County, where martial arts is popular and strength is respected, it should not have such a high status.

After all, it is always power, not reason, that determines right and wrong.

To be precise, strength is the greatest truth.

"I did participate in its perfection, and if it proves successful, it will naturally make a name for itself in the world, make great contributions to the people, and enjoy immortality even after death."

Ma Yuande then began to explain the exact reason. It turns out that the so-called Tianyan Huangying theory, in addition to simply talking about things rushing and reforming, and existence is the truth, also truly explored the future of the new method.

And how to solve the side effects of the new method, etc.

In this way, if it succeeds, it will be equivalent to the founding of the sect's grandmaster, and I am afraid that it will indeed be remembered in history.

In fact, if we rely on this new method to defend the Thousand Feather Realm, our status will be infinitely improved...

"Since you have joined our Lingtai Sect, you don't have to worry about threats from Yizhou. Of course, if you really want me to help you settle your grudges, I'm afraid it will take a long time." Lin Mo turned around and looked at the people beside him. .

"Before that, are you willing to temporarily store your hatred in me and turn it into my power?" He said softly.

'No need to worry... help me settle my grudges?'

?

The moment Ma Yuande heard these words, he was stunned at first, and then quickly reacted. His Adam's apple couldn't help rolling, and he even staggered half a step.

He worked so hard for Lin Mo that he didn't even hide his background. He didn't really want much, he just wanted to be a shadow and be protected by the other party.

But now, Lin Mo said that he might take revenge for him...?

Are you an enemy of your own teacher?

For a moment, he couldn't tell whether this was true or false...

If it's true, it's naturally best. If it's false...

When hope turns to despair, that is the most devastating thing.

For a time, the expression on Ma Yuande's face kept changing, and even his Qi began to become disordered.

But after all, he was very human. His eyes quickly became firm, he thought about it, and saluted again.

Whether it is true or false, if he wants revenge and attaches himself to Lin Mo, even if the hope is slim, there is always hope.

In this bet where the odds of winning were completely unclear, all he could do was risk everything and bet on himself to win.

Looking at the person next to him, Lin Mo really didn't deceive him.

At present, the expansion of Lingtai Sect is inevitable. Although he does not want to get involved in too many secular affairs, the Lin family needs it.

In this way, a satisfactory, loyal, and capable subordinate is a must.

Ma Yuande's ability has been verified before.

And its own strength is also outstanding.

In addition, it seems that he has participated in some kind of doctrine and has some unknown secrets. In any case, he is a good product.

As for loyalty?

For a person who was a proud man from heaven and fell into the dust, with only hatred left in his heart, as long as he avenges him, given his character, he will definitely be devoted to him.

Not to mention, in his opinion, this Ma Yuande is just a nerd...

Thinking of this, his expression became even gentler, he gently stroked the other person's back and looked down the mountain:

"Whether it's hatred or hatred, whether it's forgiveness or revenge, what's needed is strength and power. Before that, let's be strong together, strong enough to change everything we don't want..."

Feeling the warmth behind him, Ma Yuande felt relieved for the first time since arriving in Qihai.

But in the blink of an eye, there was hesitation.

"Powerful? Change everything you don't want..."

Lin Mo smiled, "You have changed now, haven't you? From the time you follow me, you will no longer be a fugitive running around, but a person licking your wounds in the dark, always ready for revenge.

, isn’t it?”

"Revenge... revenge..." Ma Yuande muttered to himself.

"The most basic prerequisite for revenge is strength." Lin Mo patted his shoulder, "Before that, you have to go out with me to the Huangjin Sea Area."

Hearing this, Ma Yuande was startled, thinking as usual.

"Huangjin Sea Area...Shangdao...Sir, have you made up your mind?" He couldn't help but ask.

The Huangjin Sea Area is named after Jin for a reason.
To be continued...